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South Temple

Pennsylvania · 1,424 residents · 0.334 sq mi
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South Temple has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,194. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $155,200. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,424
+14%since 2009
from 1,248 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Population density
4,263 / sq mi
+14%since 2009
from 3,737 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
−3%since 2009
from 46.8 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
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20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,194
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $44,432 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,285
+3%since 2009
from $27,588 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $146,900 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
−12%since 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,142)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(106)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.4%(242)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(1,147)
Black2.6%(37)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(211)
Asian0.8%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.9%(554)
Diversity Score
39
+100%since 2009
from 19 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.0%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Temple, Pennsylvania?

South Temple, Pennsylvania has about 1,424 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Temple, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in South Temple, Pennsylvania earns about $53,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Temple, Pennsylvania expensive?

In South Temple, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $155,200, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in South Temple, Pennsylvania?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in South Temple, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Temple, Pennsylvania?

About 2.7% of people in South Temple, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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